Sans Normal Olkeh 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Grotesque' by AVP, 'Hanley Pro' by District 62 Studio, 'Leto Sans' by Glen Jan, 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co., 'Branding SF' by Latinotype, 'Molecula' by Northeast Type Foundry, and 'Olivine' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, kids branding, friendly, playful, bold, chunky, retro, impact, approachability, nostalgia, display clarity, rounded, soft corners, compact, bouncy, geometric.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and softly squared curves that give counters a blunt, punched-out feel. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, and terminals tend to be flat or gently curved rather than sharply cut. The uppercase is sturdy and blocky, while the lowercase stays simple and highly legible with single-storey forms and wide, open apertures. Numerals match the same robust, rounded construction, keeping an even color and strong presence in text.
Best suited to display roles where impact and warmth are needed, such as headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks. It also works well for short UI labels or signage when a friendly, attention-grabbing voice is desired, though its heavy color is most effective in larger sizes and short-to-medium text blocks.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a warm, slightly goofy rhythm that feels energetic without becoming chaotic. Its chunky geometry and softened corners suggest a nostalgic, poster-like friendliness that reads as modern-retro rather than formal or technical.
This font appears designed to deliver maximum boldness with approachable, rounded forms—prioritizing strong silhouette recognition and a playful, contemporary-retro personality for branding and display typography.
Spacing and letterfit appear tuned for dense, dark typographic color, making words feel cohesive and weighty. The design’s rounded geometry and simplified joins help maintain clarity at display sizes while emphasizing a distinctive, bubbly silhouette.